Yep, it’s that time of year again. If your property’s parks, pools and sport courts are not ready for the looming seasonal rush – Carasso Handyman Services can help with your maintenance punch lists. Check these items off now to help residents (+you) make Summer ’17 the best ever! Get in the cue before the inevitable surge… contact Bill soon with work orders for: PARK ...[Read More]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Updated 2017 rulings for Valentine’s Day card distribution approved by both AFLAR (American Federation of Love & Romance) and UCC (United Cupid Committee) stipulate: “No Valentines will be delivered to unapproved mailboxes. These include mailboxes that are damaged, rusted or have graffiti.” Don’t ruin romance for your residents! The go-to guys at ...[Read More]

We’ve finally received some much-needed rain… and some calls about “recently appeared drywall stains.” Water intrusion is tricky. It can run along structural framing or piping before dribbling onto drywall, obscuring the true source of the problem. Even tiny seepage breaches can proceed dangerous mold, dry rot, insulation damage and structural destruction. Carasso’s m ...[Read More]

Since hearing the same complaints from board members or residents can be as much fun as sand in your underpants… why not avoid them? As we rush into 2016’s festivities, it’s time to finish up those lingering handyman projects and cross them off your list. Carasso’s Handyman Services to the rescue! Major and minor property repairs will be fixed quickly and efficiently. Expe ...[Read More]

Did you know that when drywall was invented by the U.S. Gypsum Company in 1916 – nobody wanted to use it? It was considered “cheap”. A star is born: It wasn’t until the US’s entry into World War II created the need for quick, inexpensive building materials to offset labor shortages and war costs that this now “common” product got its opportunity to shine ...[Read More]

FACT: You need reliable, trusted & professional handyman services. Carasso’s experienced Handyman Services division to the rescue! No project is too small and our work is guaranteed. Why keep hearing the same complaints from board members or residents? We can help you cross items off your to-do list, allowing you to spend time on other priorities. Carasso’s years of construction ...[Read More]

As far as I can tell, no one needs to know a bull-float from a screed to recognize ugly, cracked and dangerous concrete. (Uhh… the kind that creates hazards for pedestrians and exposes HOAs to expensive liability claims?) As landscaping matures, aggressive rooting tendencies damage and compromise the structural integrity of soil beneath slabs, sidewalks and patios. This causes treacherous ...[Read More]

Whether it was hit by a vehicle, vandalized or just faded from age – it’s a bad sign (figuratively and literally.) Carasso Construction Services has been replacing and installing community signage since 1987. We take care of providing and expertly mounting your shiny new street signs, pool signs, fire lane signs and more. From 1 to 100+ signs – no job is too big or too small. W ...[Read More]

Don’t be surprised, hidden dry-rot and termites cause over $8 billion in wood damages per year. Regular repair/ replacement of damaged lumber will protect community investments and save money. Let us help! Wood repair and replacement is one of our specialties. Although some pest control companies offer wood-replacement as an extra revenue source – don’t do it! Repairs to exist ...[Read More]

Sure, water can be a creative medium (as in the watercolor illustration above), but it’s a destructive force in building structures. The pros at Carasso specialize in detecting and repairing unseen leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures and fittings (not roofs). These hidden leaks lead to dangerous mold, dry rot, insulation damage, structural damage, and other forms of expensive property damage. Fa ...[Read More]

According to NOAA, this year’s El Niño is forecast to become one of the strongest on record. It is expected to influence weather and climate patterns this winter by impacting the Pacific jet stream. Predications are calling for an even wetter and colder winter as compared to the last strong El Niño winter of ‘97-’98*. You don’t have to dread the upcoming rainy-season and the maintenanc ...[Read More]

Look around your office (go ahead, I’ll wait…) You’ll notice the seasoned Property Managers are taking the initiative to prepare their communities for the 2015/2016 rainy season which traditionally runs from October to April here in our SoCal paradise. When it does rain, it comes down hard and can overwhelm the water run-off and drainage systems that are in place if they are not prepared to ...[Read More]